Capiz to host IP month celebration
ROXAS CITY – The province of Capiz under the leadership of Gov. Victor Tanco, Sr. in cooperation with National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA) will host the Indigenous People (IP) Month Celebration in Visayas on October 2 - 6, 2009 to be held at Villareal Stadium here.
Mr. Al Teroso, provincial tourism officer, in a press conference at Red Sun last Monday, said that the affair would be a venue for the IP to celebrate the richness of their unique culture and allowing a cultural exchange that will foster deeper cultural understanding on the role of culture and the IP’s community is Eco-Toursim.
He also said that the occasion is an opportunity for dialogue between legislators/local government executives and IP leaders on IP rights and other concerns. It would also deepen awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the diversity of Filipino culture and other communities particularly the students from various colleges and universities.
Tesoro added that the celebration is also in recognition of the works of cultural communities and a venue for advocacy to preserve and integrate traditional culture and its various creative expression as a dynamic part of the national mainstream.
The celebration will be participated in by all the provinces in the Visayas region.